Social Worker - Full Time

Frederick Living•Upper Frederick Township, PA

12h

About The Position

Frederick Living’s Social Worker develops, implements, and evaluates the social services program and coordinates admissions for skilled nursing at Cedarwood. The role supports residents and families through person-centered care, advocacy, psychosocial services, insurance and financial assistance, and discharge planning. It also serves as the point of contact for Cedarwood admissions and works with referral sources, marketing team members, residents, and resident representatives to coordinate admissions and maintain occupancy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services.
Experience in a skilled nursing environment.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurance coverage, including eligibility verification, authorization processes, and resident financial responsibilities.
Strong communication, organization, customer service, and computer skills, including experience with electronic health records and referral systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior admissions and discharge-planning experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Cedarwood’s Social Service Program in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Complete MDS, person-centered care plans, and social service documentation in a timely manner.
Coordinate hairdresser, vision, dental, podiatry, and audiology services.
Review and update social service policies and procedures annually and as needed.
Issue Medicare and insurance cut letters and ABNs as needed in coordination with the RNAC.
Serve as the resident advocate for Cedarwood.
Coordinate resident and family or resident representative care conferences in cooperation with the RNAC.
Assist with insurance reviews and obtain authorizations as needed.
Provide services addressing the psychosocial and personal needs of residents and families, including initial adjustment, subsequent changes, trauma-informed care assessment, and crisis management.
Provide financial and insurance counseling and assistance with the medical assistance application process.
Oversee the discharge-planning process.
Assist the NHA and DON with investigations of abuse allegations.
Complete and maintain MA 401s and PASRRs for collaboration with UMR reviews.
Serve as the point of contact for all admissions into Cedarwood.
Meet or exceed occupancy goals.
Work with referral sources and marketing team members to establish and maintain positive relationships with outside referral sources, and follow up on leads in a timely manner.
Manage inquiries, correspondence, and tours with prospective applicants and/or resident representatives.
Gather necessary pre-admission paperwork for prospective applicants.
Coordinate transitions within Frederick Living to Cedarwood.
Monitor residents during hospitalizations, track progress, and communicate with resident representatives and team members.
Follow up with residents and/or resident representatives to determine bed-hold status during hospitalizations.
Meet with applicants or residents and/or their representatives to review and sign admissions paperwork, including the agreement, in a timely manner.
Ensure rooms are ready for new admissions.
Maintain referral, bed-management, and census data.
Participate in committees.
Abide by the organization’s code of conduct in performing duties.
Perform other duties as required.